VOL.1 ISSUE 5
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Photographer: Hector Barrero @hectorbarrero Model: Clara Villegas @elblogdeclara Hair & makeup: Piero Garhe @pgarhe Wardrobe stylist: Marian Fermoso @marianfermoso Cantabria, Spain
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editor's Note VOL.1 ISSUE 5
A very warm welcome to all our readers across the globe. Thanks for joining us on our fifth issue. I certainly hope the warming weather has given you plenty of opportunities to get creative in the great outdoors. As the editor I love this time of year as we begin to see a variety of colourful outfits and makeup, as well as many a number of editorials on location. In this issue, as always, we have a great selection of inspiring work. It’s really nice to see some returning contributors in this issue as well as some new faces. We are particularly excited to have Aila Koch as our cover model. Aila is the winner of Elite Model Look Austria in 2016 and was photographed by Natacha Van, who is also a couture designer currently based in Cambodia. In this issue, We are also featuring two relatively new fashion brands – Acurrator and Maricar Tuazon. Both have unique stories in their journeys of developing their brands, and I hope this will be inspiring for those starting their own companies. As a photographer myself, I know that submitting images to magazines can be quite time consuming and therefore we have decided to join Kayvar. Kayvar is an online submission portal which I really do think will make your life easier as a contributor when submitting work. We are very pleased to have received some really fantastic work via this platform which is featured in this issue. Of course, for those that prefer emailing, this option is still open. Afi is continuing to grow both in social media as well as our infrastructures, and I also want to take this opportunity to formally welcome our new graphics intern, Stark Cheung, who has already done a fantastic job so far on our webitorials and interview feature on Acurrator in this issue. I hope Stark will gain plenty of experience with us and allow his skills and creativity to flourish. We are constantly looking for new team members; whether you are a writer, graphics designer or a social media guru, if you would like to be part of this magazine, we would love to hear from you.
Conrad Lee (Editor-In-Chief) and Afi team
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solo Photographer: Hector Barrero @hectorbarrero Model: Clara Villegas @elblogdeclara Hair & makeup: Piero Garhe @pgarhe Wardrobe stylist: Marian Fermoso @marianfermoso Cantabria, Spain
Bikini: CALZEDONIA
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Contents VOL.1 ISSUE 5
EDITORIALS “Golden Sands” by Natacha Van P.09 “Beach Daze” by Nikola Gerstner P.19 “Summer Paradise” by Adrian Othon P.27 “At The Market” by Mona Perron P.41 “Buds Of Elegance” by Brad Cowlbeck P.47 “My French Summer” by Alexey Martynov P.55 “Red Black” by Fernando Paz P.73 “Season In Abyss” by Gaurav Bose P.79 “Bestiae” by Karemen Poznic P.87 “Tropic Thunder” by Conrad Lee P.93 “Pastel & Weave” by Joanna Mitroi P.99 “Rebirth” by Corinna Luce P.107
INTERVIEWS Maricar Tuazon - Luxury accessories brand P.33 Andra Sandru - Co-founder at ACURRATOR P.63
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solo Photographer: Hector Barrero @hectorbarrero Model: Clara Villegas @elblogdeclara Hair & makeup: Piero Garhe @pgarhe Wardrobe stylist: Marian Fermoso @marianfermoso Cantabria, Spain
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Contributors VOL.1 ISSUE 5
COVER PHOTO Photographer: Natacha Van Model: Aila Koch Hair & Makeup: Narak Potter Designer: Natacha Van Collection Wardrobe Stylist: Yulia Khouri Assistants: Tee Taing, Evita Jannet Pillay, Nop Panharith
EDITORIALS | SOLO IMAGES Adrian Othon, Alexey Martynov, Brad Cowlbeck, Conrad Lee, Corinna Luce, Fernando Paz, Gaurav Bose, Joanna Mitroi Photography, Karmen Poznic, Mona Perron, Natacha Van, Nikola Gerstner | Debbie Lourens, Hector Barrero, Julian Miranda, Photobscure, Theresa Hall INTERVIEW FEATURES Andra Sandru - Co-founder at ACURRATOR Maricar Tuazon - Co-founder and creative director of Maricar Tuazon luxury accessories brand
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solo Photographer: Hector Barrero @hectorbarrero Model: Clara Villegas @elblogdeclara Hair & makeup: Piero Garhe @pgarhe Wardrobe stylist: Marian Fermoso @marianfermoso Cantabria, Spain
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Two Piece: SHEIN
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Golden Sands Photographer: NATACHA VAN @natacha1013 Model: AILA KOCH @ailakoch Wardrobe Stylist: YULIA KHOURI @yuliakhouri Designer: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION @natacha_van Hair and Makeup: NARAK POTTER @narak_potter Photography Assistants: TEE TAING, NOP PANHARITH Styling Assistant: EVITA JANNET PILLAY Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Top: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Jacket: THAILAND, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE, Bag: IRAN CUSTOM WEAVED, Leggings and shoes: STYLIST’S OWN
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Dress: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE
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Dress: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE, Boots: LEATHER CUSTOM MADE, Dog: ATHENA from ANIMAL MAMA
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Dress: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE
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Dress: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Accessories: STYLIST’S OWN
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Top: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE, Bag: IRAN CUSTOM WEAVED, Leggings and shoes: STYLIST’S OWN
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Top: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE Leggings: STYLIST’S OWN
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Dress: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE, Dog: EDDIE from ANIMAL MAMA
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Top: NATACHA VAN COLLECTION, Jacket: THAILAND, Accessories: AFRICA HANDMADE, Bag: IRAN CUSTOM WEAVED, Leggings and shoes: STYLIST’S OWN, Dog: EDDIE from ANIMAL MAMA
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BEACH DAZE Photographer: NIKOLA GERSTNER @nikolagerstner_photography | Model: TJ RICHARDS @tjrichards_ & JEMMA MAY RUBACH @j.rubach rep by Que Models @quemodels | Hair and Makeup: CHELSEA BROWN @chelseabrown.hmua | Wardrobe Stylist: RENEE ROSHENE @reneeroshene Location: Currumbin Beach, Currumbin, Australia
Shot with Canon 5D Mark 11, 70-200mm f2.8 Canon lens
Swimwear: SUMMER ADDICTION SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: SNORKELBEAR SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: SNORKELBEAR SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: REBEL & STONE
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Swimwear: SNORKELBEAR SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: SUMMER ADDICTION SWIMWEAR AND SNORKELBEAR SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: LUUM SWIMWEAR
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SUMMER PARADISE Photographer: ADRIAN OTHON @othon.adrian | Model: ANDREA DEL AGUILA @andrea.d.a rep by NEW ICON MODEL MANAGEMENT @newiconmodels | Designer/Accessory Designer: LUUM SWIMWEAR @luum.swimwear
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Swimwear: LUUM SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: LUUM SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: LUUM SWIMWEAR
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Swimwear: LUUM SWIMWEAR
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Interview Feature Image credits Photographer: Stephanie Williams @stephanieshootsfashion Model: Ray Krusell @raykrussel Hair & Makeup: Bethany Garita @makeupby_prettyininkbybeth Stylist: Maricar Tuazon Designer: Maricar Tuazon
MARICAR TUAZON is an accessory line that values Timelessness and Sophistication: Possessing a vibrant kinetic energy while maintaining a luxe aesthetic. Championing unconventional shapes and interesting details, Tuazon’s debut collection proves to be exciting despite the use of a predominantly neutral color palette. Revolving around the themes of Femininity and Strength, subtle hues are juxtaposed with strong silhouettes and sharp details. Snakeskin accents and giant studded hardware grant exoticism, edge, and character to classic, wearable pieces.
ALIZ clutch:
Structured and Classic Essential for a Modern Cinderella. A Femininely Romantic Handbag in neutral palette, creates a timelessly classic look that speaks volume about Elegance and refined Sophistication.
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Meet MARICAR TUAZON - Co-Founder and Creative director of the sophisticated women’s accessory brand. The brain behind the “Sentimental Handbags” Collection. Tell us a bit about your background? Im a Co-Founder of a platform, La Tou Tou, and a Co-Founder/ Creative Director of Maricar Tuazon, an up and coming fashion accessory label. I was born in Manila, Philippines and moved to California many years ago. Can you take us through your career? My background was in retail. I started my career at an early age, right after graduating college. I spent years working for some fashion giants as part of the management team and gained my experience from the business side of the fashion industry – That is from sales, operations to merchandising. After an eye opening few years back, I and my friend looked for a career change, then we decided to create a creative hub, which is La Tou Tou. You care also the co-founder of a platform called La Tou Tou. Can you tell us more about it and what it does? La Tou Tou is a platform created for sustainable fashion. Our intention is to focus on handcrafted products and showcase unique, high quality – design items made by Asian designers , to support their immense creativity and introduce their beautiful creations to the US market. Tell us a bit about your label, Maricar Tuazon. Maricar Tuazon is an accessory line that caters to women ages 30’s to 40’s. The brand is meant to convey a Timeless aesthetic while complementing a Sophistication. I created my own brand, around just one product – the handbag. Most women feel naked without their handbag and I can call it as a daily partner… A “self extension”, a sentimental object. When I made my first collection, It wasn’t just about doing business, It’s more about engaging with the women in a way that I would like my pieces to have a significant effect on their self-esteem and confidence. Putting on clothes makes differ-
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Most women feel naked without their handbag and I can call it as a daily partner... a “self extension”, a sentimental object.
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ent thoughts and mental processes. It do makes us feel much more confident, and pairing it up with a “sentimental piece” (handbag) would actually makes us feel physically stronger, and that’s when we do talk in women’s perspective.
HENRI MINI shoulder bag: A mini shoulder bag, multicolor in Nappa Leather features a gold-finish metal lock hardware, detachable leather with metal chain. Black suede feel fabric interior with pockets
I also want my audience to express their creativity in having my pieces, the reason why I came up with unusual shapes to have a futuristic feel to them as unconventional shape is always one of the interesting details of a handbag. What was the most important lesson you learnt since starting your own fashion label? Since I have recently started my brand, I and my team haven’t really experience the most challenging part of it YET. But I know, there will be countless challenges and difficulties along the way. To me, having a vision of which path you would like to take your brand into is most important. What was the inspiration for your latest collection? I always use my imagination when I sketch. I am not the typical one who would go to museum or art gallery to find inspirations. I am observant of my surroundings. Organic events always do some magic for me in doing my work. It’s very natural to see the faces and movement of people walking down the street. There are times that I would go to a cafeteria or train station to find inspiration. With my latest collection, I based my design visualizing the spirit and mood of a woman who has a sense of freedom. I want them soft in terms of aesthetic details, looking effortlessly chic and not trying too hard as a result. A combination of colours that create moods that are subtle. Elegance, femininity and delicacy reflects on each piece. Can you take us through the process of designing a handbag? From sketches to a physical product. It took for about 5 months to finally complete my latest collection. Outsourcing materials is not that easy. We have needed to find a reliable manufacturer outside the US and it was surprising that some of them will not agree on certain terms when it comes to materials and details of the bag. For some—the designs are too complicated and they would say no to us, until we finally found a partner/supplier who is helpful to extend their effort in doing the samples and have them made. Los Angeles is a very trendy place and must have a lot of competition in the fashion industry, how do you set yourself apart? Our focus is on creating luxury pieces with intrinsic value. Maricar Tuazon offers handbags as an accessible luxury while maintaining a perfect and delicate balance in terms of pricing, quality and availability. I want the price and quality to be the motivations of my audience to have my pieces. Accessible luxury and innovative pricing structure is what we intend to do. Meaningful collection will be produced every season –Distinctive and innovation are the main important elements in creating my new work. I would like to connect more to a wider audience, which means not only reaching out to certain ages. I am talking
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BECCA medium tote
ALIZ clutch:
An effortless charm for the most elegant days. Made of Genuine Calf Leather, Snake skin Pattern Leather, Gold texture Metal studs. Metal Shoulder Chain, Suede Feel Lining, Inner zipper pocket
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MOPHIA clutch:
A clutch bag in smooth calf leather and genuine snake skin leather. Features a gold finish metal lock hardware, detachable link chain. Suede feel fabric interior with pockets for essentials.
about engaged and satisfied customers – both old and new, which is vital for growth among luxury brands. What advice would you give to designers new to the fashion industry? Fashion is a fate and behaviour. It supposed to be a place where your authentic spirit is gained, it gives room to people who are not afraid to create and think outside their means. Don’t be afraid of your ideas, always have the genuine energy to try and learn something new. Personal weirdness is also needed to let those creative juices to flow. Be patient and applaud every effort. Success wont happen overnight. Keep your chin up all the while being humble and teachable.
www.maricartuazon.com @maricartuazon.official @maricar.tuazon @maricar_tuazon
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BECCA medium tote
Glam carrier in sumptuous black and exotic print snake skin texture leather
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MARKET AT THE
Photographer: MONA PERRON @monaprrn | Model: ALINA BREDOVA @alina_bredovaa rep by CITY MODELS @citymodelsintl | Makeup artist: SACHA GIRAUDEAU @sachagiraudeau | Wardrobe Stylist: BRUNA ELISA KUENEL @brunaelisak Location: Paris - Marché des enfants rouge
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Buds of Elegance
Photographer: BRAD COWLBECK @cowlbecks_captures_ | Model: GABRIELLA LEONARDI @gabriellaleonardi | Accessory designer and stylist: LISA JAYNE @Lisajaynestyles | Designer: LACRY COUTURE @designsbylacry_ Location: Virginia Waters, Surrey, UK Shot with Cannon 50mm 1.8 and Cannon 28-300mm
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Top: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE
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Top: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE
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Top: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE Shoes: ASOS
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Suit: HOUSE OF BYFILED Shirt: H&M Shoes: ANNA KERN Top and skirt: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE
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Top: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE
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Dress: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE
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Dress: LACRY COUTURE Accessories: LISA JAYNE
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MY FRENCH
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Photographer: ALEXEY MARTYNOV @investico Models: ROMY BONDY @romy_bondy and Elena Lemercier @lnalemercier Hair and Makeup: ELISE GOUGAUD @elisegougaud Designer: ELYSSA COUTURE @elyssacouture Post-production: Aleksandra Sibirtseva @alsib_retouch Location: Maison Esprit Boudoir @maisonespritboudoir, Paris, France
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Dress: ELYSSA COUTURE
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Dress: ELYSSA COUTURE
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Dress: ELYSSA COUTURE
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Dress: ELYSSA COUTURE
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Photo: Photobscure @Photobscure Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy Hair & Makeup: Emilie Grauffel Emiartistik @emiartistik_pro Dresse Designer: Elyssa Couture @elyssacouture
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solo Photo: Photobscure @Photobscure Model: Romy Bondy @romy_bondy Hair & Makeup: Emilie Grauffel Emiartistik @emiartistik_pro Dress Designer: Elyssa Couture @elyssacouture
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Interview Feature
Kick start with ACURRATOR
Andra Sandru - Co-founder of ACURRATOR, shares with us the birth of their apparel and accessories brand In brief, what is ACCURRATOR? An apparel and accessories brand, ACURRATOR is the love child between a minimalist and a fashion-anthropology enthusiast.
Who are the members behind your brand? Can you tell us a little background about each of your members? There are currently a growing team of people behind the brand. It started off with me (Andra Sandru), Kat Popi and Andrew Speer, and now we have a bunch of creative and business savy people on board. By the time I was 18, I have already spent loads of time in front of the sewing machine, I went on to straddle the line between the creative aspect of the industry and the business side, while I also focused on product development and design. In the last year, I designed and delivered over 25 000 products for high-street brands, before deciding to focus solely on ASx2 Acurrator.
ACURRATOR is the love child between a minimalist and a fashion anthropology enthusiast
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How did ACURRATOR all begin? Our story starts early last year, when we decided to have a side project alongside our distribution agency. So ACURRATOR was born more as a hobby, than as a business. With no P&L and no creative direction, we basically made things we wanted to wear, out of fabrics we liked, took photos, and posted them to online marketplaces. Soon after, we received great feedback, and decided to explore the potential, by pursuing it in a more structured and organised matter. In less than six months, we designed 7 coagulated capsules (the creative juices are constantly flowing), found fabric suppliers around the world, outsourced production from our spare room scattered with sewing machines to an atelier and got picked up by high street retailer to design under their label. All of this enabled us to understand and figure out how and where to produce large quantities, in a conscious matter, use spreadsheets and have a fully formed operational structure to deliver garments at high standards. On top of that, we got picked up by online platforms and multi-brand boutiques, but most importantly, we got on the right path to find our brand identity and look.
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What defines ACURRATOR and its lines? Defining our DNA meant narrowing down the things we like to the ones we love. We like a lot of things but we love digital printed fabrics, architecture, minimalist urban aesthetics, asymmetries, the origami technique and exploring technical and sustainable fabrics. All of this while making sure we’ll have a recognisable aesthetic in the seasons and years to come. We only work with manufacturers who are completely transparent about their process and we communicate proudly to our customer where our garments are made.
Who are your target buyers in the market? Attending to urban women, between 20-40 years old, our customer is an urban XY, fashion-conscious and active on social media, always looking for inspiration, and trying to be unique in a discrete way. While inspired by seasonal trends, we don’t focus on volatile mass-market collections, rather on versatile pieces, that can be used in countless environments, heals to sneakers, and accessorised to be current in seasons to come. We aim to cater to a group of individuals that overlap with our DNA, and gain a brand following that we’ll have to prove ourselves to in the years to come.
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Ph.7 Capsule Collection - digitally printed pattern, with understated geometric Swarovski Crystals
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Tell us about the “DNA” of your brand. (the 4 “P”s) Our brand DNA is what sets us apart from everybody else, so defining our 4P’s is the start line.
#1. Product: A great product is not all, but it’s a must for a great business. We’ve come a long way since we’ve “hatched” (just last year), we’re still looking for that “it” product/print/ identity defining touch. With a pretty clear idea of what we’re looking for, we don’t want to have a tunnel vision, and be able to experiment with fabrics, and prints and techniques. Bottom line: our products bust be clean cut, incorporate that origami technique we love so much, be wearable “blank canvases” for individuals that want to set themselves apart in the urban jungle through statement pieces or obvious simplicity.
#2. Place: why limit ourselves to geographic ties? Sure, we have to have a postcode, but producing in factories in Europe, doesn’t mean we have limitations in shipping. The right buyer/ online platform can assure we access our target audience, and vice versa. If our target customers have a lot of stamps in their passports, why wouldn’t our products have some?
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#3. Price: the value equation that the brand puts in the consumer’s mind. Ah catch 22: does a small price tag mean a low quality product? Is that how much we value it? We’re not particular niche brand, and we aim to be able to develop new digital prints, and experiment with the origami technique and take it to apparel, foldable accessories, and beyond..But our goal is to be able to appeal to customers that don’t want to spend big bucks on trying to be something they’re not. Buy a piece of clothing that you appreciate, and that makes you feel great about yourself - and associate that item with that feeling, but get your dopamine from experiences, not things.
#4. Promotion: “advertising is the tax you pay for being unremarkable” - or is it? A strong PR strategy can lead to extremely helpful “organic” media exposure and influencer endorsements via celebrity placement, gifting, wardrobing and personal appearances by the designer or brand representatives. Today a start up brand might not be focussing on Facebook as a main online platform - we see it as invasive, money hungry and not great for organic growth. A highly visual platform like Instagram is an excellent tool to show the world your essence, even though it’s not sales driven, since they don’t allow links. At this stage, our short term goal is to be present and create awareness around the brand. With a limited marketing budget, our focus is on: - online presence - partner with online platforms and multi brand boutiques - have “ambassadors” to represent us at different events. - suggest items for editors - submit lookbooks on different platforms used by stylists - ask our customers to recommend us - attend niche pop up stores events and designers seminars - create a buyers data base and email them upcoming capsule collections - barter with influentials and stylists to use our products
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What happens behind the scenes from designing to producing a final product? We don’t claim to be a “sustainable brand” made only from recycled fabrics, in a solar panel powered shed, but what we can tell you is that we know the names of every person that ever worked on one of our garments. Know about their families, and what they plan to do once the working day is over.
Our process starts our office / sewing room where we play around with fabrics and shapes. The ideas that make it, end up being sampled, and photographed. Then, we outsource the production to an atelier in Romania, that would solve the problem of having to multiply the same garment in 3 different sizes in the same day. These five 50-something year old ladies, know a how to make a garment! All they need is a gallon of coffee and some old movies in the background, and they’re happy. They now work exclusively for us and depend on our orders. So we want to make sure we keep them happy and employed.
Our wholesale and manufacturing capacity would be covered by factories, located in the same area, that we worked with before, and are making garments for a lot of high street brands in the EU, that are concerned with the location and conditions of their production. So the factories are regularly checked for working ethic, legality, employees rights ( environment, working hours, security and healthcare registration). We source our fabrics from different suppliers around the world, and will continue to use different patterns and compositions. Even if we use recycled or scraps of leather for the Origami Capsule, continuity is key and we need to be able to reorder the same fabric if we need to. One of the reasons we decided to make our own pattern and to print it as we go, was to make sure we won’t run out it in the happy event where we would need to procure more and more. Our long time goal is to focus on technical and sustainable fabrics like Piñatex, Cupro, or Tencel. We found certified suppliers and we’re waiting anxiously for the samples to play with.
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What is your biggest lesson in the fashion industry since you started? There are manufacturing problems – working with unknown supplies, quality control, lack of experience when it comes to labelling and delivery policies.Considering budget limitations, we try to focus on online presence, partnering with e-commerce platforms, multi-brands and establishing relationships with buyers and the press.
Do you have any advice for other start up brands? I believe that the luckiest people in the world are the ones who get to make a living out of what they love. I decided to take the leap and start my own brand, I have learnt to appreciate small successes and work harder than ever before, to be able to leave my mark on the industry and pursue the long-term goals.
@asx2acurrator @asx2acurrator
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Photography: Julian Miranda @julian_miranda_ | Model and Makeup: Maria Nistor
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Photography: Julian Miranda @julian_miranda_ | Model and Makeup: Maria Nistor Location: Domus Art Kunst
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Bodysuit: BEYOND IMAGINATION Shoes : ZARA
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Lingerie: TRUE&CO Coat : ZARA
RED BLACK
Photographer: FERNANDO PAZ @fernandopazphoto | Model: LAURA ARANA @aranalac | Hair & Makeup artist: MAYELA VÁZQUEZ @mayelavzz | Wardrobe Stylist: PATRICIA CEDEÑO @patriciacedenoo
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Lingerie: TRUE&CO Pants: MANGO
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Top: TOPSHOP Shorts & shoes: ZARA
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Skirt: SPARKLE & FADE
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Lingerie: WOMEN’S SECRET Vest: TOPSHOP
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Siver jacket: ASOS, Zebra stripes top: URBAN OUTFITTERS , Pants: ZARA, Shoes: VANS
SEASON IN ABYSS
Photographer: GAURAV BOSE @recklessbose | Model: CARLY LAWRENCE @carlylawrence_ rep by SPOT6MANAGEMENT @spot6management | Hair and Makeup: TORU GABRIELA @facesbytoru | Wardrobe Stylist & designer: VICTORIA YOMI ADEFALA @yomistyling
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Jacket: H&M, Zebra stripes top: URBAN OUTFITTERS , Shorts: YOMI STYLING
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Jacket: WANDA, Nylon Top: TOPSHOP , Pants: ZARA, Shoes: VANS
Jacket: WANDA, Nylon Top: TOPSHOP , Pants: ZARA, Shoes: VANS
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Top: URBAN OUTFITTERS, Jeans: LEVI’S
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Crochet dress: H&M X COACHELLA
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Photographer: Joanna Mitroi Photography @joanna_mitroi | Model: Jacqueline Ilumoka @jacqueline.ilu | Wardrobe and hair stylist: Ioana Mitroi | Hair & Makeup: Messam Karen @karenmessambrides | Accessories Designer: Lulie Makombe @venekaaccessories
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Photographer: KARMEN POZNIC @karmen_oblak | Models: MARKO RADOJA, IVAN MATIC, ANDA MARIC, SARAH IVANKOVIC, JOSIP TABAK | Makeup artist: SEKA KOZUL @sekakozul | Hair Stylist & producer: STIPE FILIPOVIC @stipe_filipovic | Hair Assistant: ANDA ZORIC |Retoucher: NINA MASIC @ninamasic
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Countless times people have used their power to mistreat animals, in the fashion industry as well as other areas, often in the cruelest of ways, resulting in torture, mutilation, and when finished, putting to death. As an animal lover and because of the industry that I work in, Im against every form of violence against animals. Through the “Bestiae� campaign I want to prove that we can create products that meet human needs without the necessity of abusing an animal’s needs. For these hair styles, I have collected animal remains, including feathers, wool, and fur from cats, horses and dogs. The main point of this campaign is to raise public awareness to the global abuse and exploitation of Animal kingdom.
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Primer: EGYPTIAN MAGIC, Foundation: TOM FORD, Powder: BEN NYE, Blushes: BEN NYE, Highlights: BECCA COSMETICS, Mascara: MAKEUP FOREVER, Lips: ARTIST OF MAKEUP, Eye shadows: VIOLET VOSS & MAC PIGMENTS, Brow: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, Lashes: SCREENFACE
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TROPIC THUNDER Photographer: CONRAD LEE @Conradleephotography | Models: KATIE GOULD @katiegouldofficial | Makeup artist: BRYANNA-ANGEL ALLEN @bryanna_angel_mua | Hair Stylist: INGA SOLDATKINA | Stylist: Lynne Gould | Assistant: NICK PRICE @npricephotography
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Top: NEW LOOK Glasses: FRAMED SUNGLASSES BOUTIQUE
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Primer: EGYPTIAN MAGIC, Foundation: TOM FORD, Powder: BEN NYE, Blushes: BEN NYE, Highlights: BECCA COSMETICS, Mascara: MAKEUP FOREVER, Lips: ARTIST OF MAKEUP, Eye shadows: VIOLET VOSS & MAC PIGMENTS, Brow: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
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Top: BOOHOO Glasses: MJ BOUTIQUE
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Primer: EGYPTIAN MAGIC, Foundation: TOM FORD, Powder: BEN NYE, Blushes: BEN NYE, Highlights: BECCA COSMETICS, Mascara: MAKEUP FOREVER, Lips: ARTIST OF MAKEUP, Eye shadows: MAC PIGMENTS, Brow: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS
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PASTEL & WEAVE
Photographer: JOANNA MITROI PHOTOGRAPHY @joanna_mitroi | Model: JACQUELINE ILUMOKA @jacqueline.ilu | Makeup artist: MESSAM KAREN @karenmessambrides | Hair and Wardrobe Stylist: IOANA MITROI | Accessories Designer: LULIE MAKOMBE @venekaaccessories
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Accessories: LULIE MAKOMBE
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Swimwear: Butterfly by MATTHEW WILLIAMSON,
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Accessories: LULIE MAKOMBE
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solo
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Photography: Theresa Hall @theresahall11 | Model: Maree Mitchell | Makeup: Courtney Baker @applebombhw | Hair: Debbie Schwenderling @applebombhw
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Photography: Theresa Hall @theresahall11 | Model: Maree Mitchell | Makeup: Courtney Baker @ applebombhw | Hair: Debbie Schwenderling @applebombhw
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Rebirth
Photographer: CORINNA LUCE @corinna.luce.graphy | Model: CHARLOTTE TOWNSEND @charlottej_t rep by GINGERSNAP MODEL AGENCY @gingersnapmodels | Hair & Makeup artist: ANJA JOY BONT @anjajoybont | Wardrobe Stylists: YEKATERINA KRUPINA @yekaterina_krupina
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Silk Dress: STELLA MCCARTNEY
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Silk Dress: STELLA MCCARTNEY
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Kimono Dress: ASOS
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Dress: SELF PORTRAIT Earrings: OSCAR DE LA RENTA
Silk rouffle blouse: MARC JACOBS Parret metal bracelet: VALENTINO
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Mohair bomber: GIVENCHY Parret metal bracelet: DOLCE & GABBANA
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Rouffle woven top: SEE BY CHLOE Crepe white shorts: CHLOE Crystal rose earrings: PRADA
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solo Photographer: Debbie Lourens Photography @debbielourens_photographer Floral artist: Chantell Lethbridge – In Juno’s Garden Hair and makeup: Corle Barnard @corlebarnard Model: Vicky Lawrence @vickylawrencecapetown
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solo Photographer: Debbie Lourens Photography @debbielourens_photographer Floral artist: Coral Shortt – Epanouir Flower Studio Hair and makeup: Corle Barnard @corlebarnard Model: Listelle Visser
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solo Photographer: Debbie Lourens Photography @debbielourens_photographer Floral artist – Coral Shortt – Epanouir Flower Studio @eflowerstudio Hair and makeup: Corle Barnard @corlebarnard Model: Vicky Lawrence @vickylawrencecapetown
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